EFJohnson 7700 User Manual
OPERATING
MANUAL
7700 Series
FM Portable Radio
Intrinsically-Safe
SMARTNET™, SmartZone
Conventional
®
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LAND MOBILE PRODUCT WARRANTY - The manufacturer’s
warranty statement for this product is available from your product
supplier or from the E.F. Johnson Company, 299 Johnson Avenue, Box
1249, Waseca, MN 56093-0514. Phone (507) 835-6222.
Copyright© 2000 by the E.F. Johnson Company
The E.F. Johnson Company, which was founded in 1923, provides wireless communication systems solutions for public safety, government, and
commercial customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets
conventional and trunked radio systems, mobile and portable subscriber
radios, repeaters, and Project 25 digital radio products.
Viking Head/EFJohnson logo and Call Guard® are trademarks of the E.F.
Johnson Company. SMARTNET™, SmartZone®, Call Alert™,
Enhanced Private Conversation™, and Private Conversation II™ are
trademarks of Motorola, Inc. All other company and/or product names
used in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective manufacturer.
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF energy.
Proper operation of this radio under normal conditions results in user
exposure to RF energy below the Occupational Safety and Health Act and
Federal Communication Commission limits.
WARNING
•
DO NOT allow the antenna to touch or come in very close proximity
with the eyes, face, or any exposed body parts while the radio is
transmitting.
• DO NOT operate this transceiver in flammable or explosive atmo-
spheres that are not listed on the label on the back of the transceiver.
• DO NOT operate the radio near electrical blasting caps. Be sure to turn
it off in areas posted “Blasting Area” or “Turn Off Two-Way Radio”.
Remote controlled RF devices are sometimes used to set off explosives.
• DO NOT open this transceiver or permit it to be serviced by anyone that
is not authorized by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation to repair
E.F. Johnson intrinsically safe radios.
• DO NOT operate the radio without the proper antenna installed. A
minor skin burn can result if you touch a broken or damaged antenna.
Replace the antenna only with the correct E.F. Johnson replacement.
• DO NOT allow children to operate or play with this radio. They could
injure themselves, damage the radio, or make calls that increase your
bill.
• DO NOT use unapproved battery packs. Use only E.F. Johnson
Intrinsically Safe Battery Pack, Part No. 587-8150-136.
• DO NOT remove, install, or recharge the battery pack while in a
hazardous location. Also, DO NOT dispose of the battery pack in fire
because it may explode.
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OTHER IMPORTANT OPERATING INFORMATION
• DO NOT use accessories that have not been approved by the Factory
Mutual Corporation for use with this transceiver.
NOTE: The above warning list is not intended to include all hazards that
may be encountered when using this radio.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. In
addition, changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by the E.F. Johnson Company could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment (FCC rules, 47CFR Part 15.19).
OTHER IMPORTANT OPERATING
INFORMATION
Vehicle Operation While Using Transceiver - Observe all local regulations regarding the use of radio equipment while operating a vehicle. To
safely operate the transceiver in some driving conditions, it may be
necessary to pull off the road and park.
Interference With Other Electronic Devices - Most electronic devices
are shielded to prevent interference from RF transmitters. However, some
devices may be affected, especially when the RF equipment is in close
proximity. Therefore, do not use this transceiver where signs prohibit the
use of radio equipment, and always request permission before using it
near medical devices or equipment. Some automotive anti-lock braking
systems (ABS) may also be affected by RF energy.
Interference With Aircraft - Make sure that this transceiver is turned off
before entering any aircraft. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
regulations require that you do not use radio equipment while the aircraft
is in the air and that you obtain crew permission before using it on the
ground.
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FEATURES
FEATURES
General Features
• 16 Zones with 16 Channels per Zone (256 Channels Total)
• Home Zone Select
• Radio-Wide Scan
• Time-Out Timer
• LCD 8-Character Alphanumeric Display with 12 Status Annunciators
Conventional Features
• Channel Scan with User Programmable Scan Lists
• Priority Channel Sampling
• Busy Channel Lockout
• Monitor Mode
• Call Guard Squelch Control
• Penalty Timer
• Conversation Timer
• Repeater Talk-around
• DTMF/ANI Signaling
• User Selectable Power Output
SMARTNET™ II Features
• Group, Enhanced Private Conversation™, Private Conversation II™,
and Telephone Calls
• Call Alert™ (Paging)
• Emergency Calls
• Messaging
• Priority Monitor Scanning
• Failsoft Operation
• Dynamic Regrouping
SmartZone® Features
• Site Trunking
• Site Search
• Site Lock/Unlock
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
OTHER IMPORTANT OPERATING INFORMATION . . . . . . 5
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Conventional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SMARTNET
SmartZone
OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Top Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Top Panel Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Side Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front Panel Keys (3-Key Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Panel Keys (15-Key Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GENERAL OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning Power On and Setting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Option Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Keypad Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Low Battery Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Channel and Zone Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Home Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tone Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Conventional and SMARTNET/SmartZone Operation . . . . . . 23
CONVENTIONAL FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Display Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Monitoring Before Transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Monitor Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Busy Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Call Guard Squelch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Penalty Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
™
II Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
®
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Conversation Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Repeater Talk-Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Output Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Conventional Mode Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Priority Channel Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Standard Conventional Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DTMF/ANI Signaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Viewing Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Standard Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Enhanced Private Conversation Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Private Conversation II Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Telephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sending Status Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Emergency Alarm and Emergency Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Failsoft Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SMARTNET/SmartZone Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SmartZone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Supervisory Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rechargeable Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Dealer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Speaking Into Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Operation At Extended Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Transceiver Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
INTRINSICALLY SAFE CLASSIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Classification of Hazardous Areas (Division) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Classification of Atmospheres (Class/Group) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS
OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS
AUX
23
1
FCN
F1
F2
F3
ENT
54
8
7
0
*
The programmable option switches are AUX and FCN on the side
panel and F1/F2/F3 on 3-key models and F1/F2/F3/*/# on 15-key models
as shown above. The available functions for each operating mode and the
page on which each function is described are listed in the following table.
Consult your dealer to determine what functions are controlled by each
switch and then write the switch label next to the applicable function. Do
this for each mode in which your radio operates. Refer to page 17 for
more option switch information.
F1
6
F2
9
CLR
F3
#
ENT
CONVENTIONAL MODE
Switch Function See Page
Backlight 17
Displayed Information 25
High/Low Power 29
Home Zone 19
Keypad Lock 18
Monitor 26
Normal/Selective 27
Priority 32
Radio Wide Scan 21
Repeater Talk-Around 29
Scan 21
Scan Edit 31
Ton e s O n - O ff 20
Zone 18
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OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE MODE
Switch Function See Page
Backlight 17
Call Alert 44
Call Response 41
Emergency 47
Home Zone 19
Keypad Lock 18
Message 45
Phone 41
Private Call 36, 39
Radio Wide Scan 21
Scan 21
Site Lock (SmartZone only) 50
Site Search (SmartZone only) 49
Status 46
Ton e s O n - O ff 2 0
Zone 18
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
Antenna Jack
Transmitter
Keyed
Channel Select Sw
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
TX
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RX
BATT
Receive Signal
Detected
On-Off/Volume
OFF/VOL
Low
Battery
Top Panel Controls
On-Off Volume - Turning this knob clockwise turns power on and sets
the volume level. Turning it counterclockwise to the detent turns power
off.
Channel Select Switch - Selects up to 16 preprogrammed channels.
Antenna Jack - Connection point for the antenna.
Top Panel Indicators
TX Indicator (Red) - Indicates when the transmitter is keyed.
RX Indicator (Green) Indicates that the channel may be busy because a
signal is being detected.
Low-Battery Indicator (Amber) - Indicates that the battery charge is
getting low and a recharge will soon be required.
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
AUX (Auxiliary) - This is a dealer programmable
AUX
switch that can control various functions (see page 9).
With the limited keypad (3-key) version, it is also the
PTT
CLR key.
PTT (Push-To-Talk) - This switch is pressed to turn
the transmitter on. The red TX indicator on the top
panel lights when the transmitter is on.
Side Controls
FCN
FCN (Function) - This is a dealer programmable
switch that can control various functions (see page 9).
Battery Release Button - Pushing this spring-loaded
button upward releases the battery so that it can be
removed for recharging or replacement. Turn power off
Battery Release
Button
before removing the battery.
Accessory Connector (not shown) - This connector is on the opposite
side of the transceiver, and it is the connection point for optional accessories such as a speaker-microphone.
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
F1
F2
F3
ENT
Front Panel Keys (3-Key Model)
F1, F2, F3 - Each of these keys can be programmed by your dealer to
control a specific function (see page 9). These keys are also used in
menus to scroll left ( ), scroll right ( ), and for the Enter (
function. In addition, the top key on the side (
AUX) functions as a CLR
ENT)
key in menus.
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
*
Front Panel Keys (15-Key Model)
0 - 9 - These keys enter a number whenever number entry is required.
F1 - Programmable by your dealer to control a specific function (see
page 9).
F2 - Programmable by your dealer to control a specific function. In
addition, in menus, it provides the Clear (CLR) function.
F3 - Programmable by your dealer to control a specific function. In
addition, in menus, it provides the Enter (ENT) function.
3
6
9
#
F1
F2
CLR
F3
ENT
- Programmable by your dealer to control a specific function. In
*
addition, in menus, it provides the Scroll Left ( ) function.
- Programmable by your dealer to control a specific function. In
#
addition, in menus, it provides the Scroll Right ( ) function.
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
Scan
Enabled
Low Tx
Power
Telephone
In Scan
List
Call
Channel
Radio-
Wide
Scan
Busy
Talk-Around
Mode
Private
Call
Low Battery
Monitor
Mode
Priority
Channel
Keypad
Locked
Display
The following information is indicated by the display:
Alphanumeric Display - This eight-character area of the display indicates alphanumeric messages and feature selection information.
S - Indicates that standard scanning is enabled (see page 20). Standard
and radio wide scanning cannot be enabled at the same time.
- The box around the “S” indicates that the current conventional
channel is in the standard scan list (page 23).
- Telephone (interconnect) mode is selected with SMARTNET/
SmartZone channels only (page 41).
- Radio-wide scan is enabled (see page 21).
- Repeater talk-around is enabled (see page 29).
C - A SMARTNET/SmartZone private call is occurring (pages 36 and
39).
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GENERAL OPERATION
- The conventional monitor mode is enabled (page 26).
P - The selected conventional channel is a priority channel (page 32).
LOW - Low transmit power is selected on a conventional channel
(page 29).
BUSY - A busy system or transmit channel is being detected by the Busy
Channel Lockout feature (page 27).
- The battery needs recharging (page 18).
- The keypad has been locked by pressing the Keypad Lock option
switch (page 18).
GENERAL OPERATION
Introduction
The following section describes features available with both trunked
and conventional operation. Features unique to conventional channels are
described starting on page 25, and features unique to SMARTNET/
SmartZone channels are described starting on page 34.
Turning Power On and Setting Volume
Power is turned on and off by the On-Off/Volume switch on the top
panel. When power is initially turned on, an alert tone sounds and the
radio software version is momentarily displayed. The zone alias is then
displayed followed by the unit ID if a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is
selected (see page 34). The selected channel is then indicated.
To turn power off, turn the On-Off/Volume knob counterclockwise
until a click occurs. The display may remain on for a few seconds after
power is turned off. It is recommended that power not be turned back on
again until the display is blank.
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GENERAL OPERATION
The relative volume level can be determined by noting the position
of the index on the On-Off/Volume knob. To enable a reference tone for
setting the volume, proceed as follows:
• If key press tones are enabled (see page 20), a short tone sounds when
front panel keys are pressed.
• If a conventional channel is selected and the Monitor option switch is
programmed (see page 26), pressing that switch unsquelches/squelches
the receiver and either voice or background noise is heard. If a
SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected, the receiver cannot be
manually unsquelched.
Backlight
The backlight for the display and keypad can be manually turned on
by pressing the Backlight option switch if it is available. It can also be
dealer programmed to automatically turn on when any key is pressed. It
then automatically turns off after a programmed delay so that battery
drain is minimized.
Option Switches
The programmable option switches are as follows:
• F1, F2, and F3 on front panel. In addition, with full keypad (15-key)
models, the *, and # keys are programmable.
• AUX and FCN on the side panel
If your radio is programmed with both conventional and
SMARTNET/SmartZone channels (see page 23), these option switches
can be dealer programmed to control a different set of functions for each
channel type. For example, the F1 switch could select Hi/Lo Power when
a conventional channel is selected and Private Calls when a
SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected. The available functions in
each mode are indicated in the tables on pages 9 and 10. If the
programmed functions are not indicated in these tables, consult your
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GENERAL OPERATION
dealer to determine how your switches have been programmed. If no
option switch has been programmed to control a particular function, that
function may not be available or may be in a fixed mode.
Keypad Lock
If the Keypad Lock option switch has been programmed, the keypad
can be locked (disabled) to prevent keys from being accidentally pressed.
To lock the keypad, press this switch and a locked keypad is indicated by
the icon in the display. To unlock the keypad again, press and hold the
Keypad Lock switch until a tone sounds. The keypad can also be disabled
by dealer programming. It is then permanently disabled and cannot be reenabled by the user.
Low Battery Indication
When the battery voltage falls below a preset level, the icon
appears in the display and stays on until power is turned off. In addition,
the following low battery indications may be programmed to occur:
• The amber BATT indicator on the top panel lights.
• A beep sounds once per minute in the standby mode.
• A beep sounds each time the PTT switch is pressed.
The battery should be recharged as soon as practical after a low
battery indication appears. Refer to page 52 for more information. There
is also a battery saver function that may be programmed which automatically switches to a lower power output level when the site is very near.
Channel and Zone Selection
Channel Select
To change the current channel, rotate the 16-position channel
selector knob on the top panel to the desired position. With SMARTNET/
SmartZone channels, the channel is always indicated by alias (name).
With conventional channels, the channel number or frequency may also
be displayed (see “Display Mode Selection” on page 25).
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